Spring has certainly sprung as Namibian motorists are greeted with good news as the Ministry of Mines and Energy announces a decrease in fuel prices, effective from Wednesday, 4 September 2024. 

Erongo RED, in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, has electrified 151 houses in Harambee Informal Settlement's Extension 8 in Karibib for N$3.6 million.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has pledged to answer all phone calls promptly within three rings. 

This was the commitment made during the launch of its customer service charter. 

The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced on Tuesday that fuel prices for August will remain unchanged.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has vowed to continue conducting due diligence on the applications for new exclusive prospecting licenses (EPLs) and the mining work programme.

Namibia is accorded an opportunity to contribute to the global collaboration agenda for advancing the green hydrogen ecosystem following an invitation to join the International Hydrogen Trade Forum.

For the past 34 years, rural electrification in the Kavango East Region has mostly targeted public institutions instead of households. 

The regional leadership says it's about time to shift focus to households in rural areas, where some have been without electricity since independence. 

Unprocessed lithium ore belonging to Xingfeng Investment, estimated to be about 90,000 metric tonnes, has been deposited at the Walvis Bay harbour in the past week.

This is despite the Ministry of Mines and Energy indicating that Xingfeng does not possess a removal or transport permit for lithium.

The Namibian government will continue to lobby the private sector for investment in the mining sector.

The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, says this is because of the risk factors involved and the capital required.

The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, refuted claims that the Green Hydrogen project is being developed in secrecy.

He says the government will continue to engage and share information related to the project so that everyone remains up-to-date with its developments.